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🎥 AFS wants a third screen
July 22, 2026 · Kelsey Bradshaw
🎉 Hello, it’s Wednesday! Since we’ve reached the middle of the work week, I have a little gift for you. Amy Stansbury, the editor-in-chief of The Austin Common, has written us a breakdown of the first budget discussions Austin City Council members had down below. It’s very helpful!
What's CITY Talking About
AFS Fundraising for a Third Screen
Austin Film Society is working to raise $250,000 for a third screen at the theater, which is in the Linc in North Austin. As of Tuesday morning, more than $112,200 had been raised. Filmmaker and AFS Founder Richard Linklater says the expansion will let the theater screen more new releases. [The Austin Chronicle]
Austin’s Rainbow Crosswalks Are Gone
The rainbow crosswalks at Fourth and Colorado streets downtown were painted over on Sunday night, following a state directive. Mayor Kirk Watson said an LGBTQ historical marker will be added to the site next month. [KVUE]
What’s Happening to AISD’s Closed Campuses
So much has happened with the Austin Independent School District this year that it can be hard to keep up. This guide reveals what will become of some of the district’s closed campuses. [Austin American-Statesman]
4 Businesses To Fill Old Vespaio, Chapulin Cantina Spot
Three boot stores and one jewelry shop are slated to fill the South Congress Avenue spot left behind when Vespaio and Chapulin Cantina closed earlier this year. Wrangler, Alberta Boot Company, Cody & Sioux and Astrid & Miyu will open on the corner lot by the end of the year. [Austin Business Journal]
What To Do
Wednesday, July 22
- 🖼️ Free Week at the Jones Center
- 🧑🍳 Kitchen Time at Austin Public Library Central Library
- 🎥 “Party Girl” at Hyperreal Film Club
- 🎶 Grupo Frontera at the Moody Center
- 🍿 “Notorious” at the State Theatre
- ❓ Harry Potter Trivia at Pinthouse Pizza - South Lamar
Thursday, July 23
- 🖼️ Free Week at the Jones Center
- 🎶 The Drop-In at the Long Center
- 🪩 Dino Disco Art Party at Austin Public Library Little Walnut Creek Branch
- 📕 Pop-Up Library Van Stop at McBeth Recreation Center
- 🎤 The Pretty Reckless at ACL Live at The Moody Theater
- 🎥 “Trainspotting” at the State Theatre
- ❓ Horror Movies Trivia at Vintage - Bookstore & Wine Bar
Friday, July 24
- 🎲 Classic Game Fest at Palmer Events Center
- 🖼️ Free Week at the Jones Center
- 🤠 Neon Rainbows' STAMPEDE at the Highball
- 🫶 Disco for the DV Movement – A Fundraiser for Texas Council on Family Violence at Chess Club
- 🪩 10-year Anniversary Matrix Rave at Hyperreal Film Club
- 👑 The Marvelous Miss Gender starring BOSCO at Emo’s
- 💜 Purple Martin Party at Greenlawn Crossing
- 🎶 Marco Antonio Solís at the Moody Center
😞 Tiny Grocer is leaving South Congress Avenue! The business is moving to a spot on East Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
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